• Estelle Wells

    Mrs. Wells, 93, of the Perrineville section of Millstone, died Nov. 1, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Mrs. Wells was born in Kenbridge, Va. Surviving are a son, Wilfred Allen; a sister, Helen Harris; and several nieces and nephews. The viewing will be held 11:30 a.m. and funeral services will begin at noon…

  • Charles H. F. Morris Jr.

    Mr. Morris, 94, of Freehold, died Oct.28, 2009, at Applewood Estates, Freehold. He was a resident of Allentown for 41 years before moving to Applewood 17 years ago. In 1984, Charles retired from RCA, Princeton, where he was employed for 50 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Grace Jean Morris; and…

  • Hugh Oakley

    Mr. Oakley, 82, of Salisbury, Del., formerly of Freehold, died Oct. 30, 2009, at home. He began his career with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and later went to work as a fruit broker for Blue Goose Growers in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Oakley served on the Freehold Township Board of Education in for 20…

  • Tire industry group urges passage of Right to Repair Act

    The Tire Industry Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network. Vehicles are more sophisticated than ever before with virtually…

  • Thanks to all who made Her Night Out a success

    Avanti Day Resort’s “Her Night Out” campaign on Oct. 19 was a huge success. We were able to raise $2,350, which was donated to CancerCare, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and our featured guest, Tina Tinervia. Tina and her 6-year-old daughter, Ashlee, enjoyed their girls’ night out, while bringing attention to her fight against cancer.…

  • Add the ‘missing link’ to the great outdoors

    Imagine every New Jersey resident living within walking distance of a park or trail — and being able to link to other trails, parks and natural areas without getting in a car. For this vision to become a reality, this state we’re in needs to add more connections between open spaces, weaving its web of…

  • Law requires cost & security assessment of base housing

    President Barrack Obama has signed into law legislation written by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) to require a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of the U.S. Navy’s proposal to open the Laurelwood military housing complex on Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, to the general public. A press release from Smith’s office states that NWS Earle…

  • In the Service

    Matthew E. Valnoski, the son of Rick Valnoski of Allentown, has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader’s Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32-day training provides professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and…

  • Book recounts fun at Great Adventure

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Harry Applegate and Thomas Benton are not your average theme park thrill-seekers. The pair, who share a mutual love of Six Flags Great Adventure, have not only been avid visitors over the 35 years since the amusement park opened on Route 537 in Jackson Township, they have translated that passion…

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